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SW61 GZU

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,711 mi
Last recorded89,711 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 GZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 89,711 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all the rigid brake pipes in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive the whole area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 87,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 87,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 81,597 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 74,482 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 74,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 61,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 61,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 48,800 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rearmost bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rearmost bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general underbody corrosion

Fail 9 Oct 2017 48,799 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rearmost bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rearmost bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2016 44,375 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 42,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 35,882 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Antara?

Based on 362,535 MOT tests across 26,838 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,611
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
26,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 3,890
Registration plate lamp not working 3,438
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,940
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,940
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SW61 GZU is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Antara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 61,996 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Antara fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 3,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW61 GZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Antara typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Vauxhall Antara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SW61 GZU registered?

SW61 GZU is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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